Message from Julie: Virtual Teams Need Even More Intentional Leaders
Recently I was on a Zoom Happy Hour with colleagues from a professional organization I belong to. We were discussing the future of working remotely. A CEO commented on the difficulty of keeping team members focused
read moreFor Everything DiSC® Facilitators: Using the Everything DiSC Supplement for Facilitators
Part of the power of the Everything DiSC® model lies in its simplicity. Yet as human beings we are quite complex, and it is therefore impossible to completely sum up someone’s personality or behavioral style with a dot on
read moreCreating a Culture of Committed, Action-Oriented Employees
When I talk to leaders about their employees and teams, their primary frustration is that their team isn’t doing enough. However, they’re not asking for more productivity or for someone
read moreFeatured Product: Everything DiSC® Catalyst™
Culture is a top priority for leaders according to the Q3 2019 Vistage CEO Confidence Index. Sixty-four percent of CEOs surveyed said creating a strong culture is a very important
read moreFor Everything DiSC® Facilitators: Amplifying the Impact of DiSC Using Comparison Reports
One of the value adds that comes with the Everything DiSC® suite of profiles is Comparison Reports. Comparison Reports can be run between any two people who have taken an Everything DiSC assessment at no additional cost.
read moreMessage from Julie: Navigating a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous World
Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous (VUCA) – that certainly describes the world we are living in today. Prior to the shutdown brought about by the pandemic, it sometimes seemed to me that the world was spinning out
read morePlants, Pets and People Need Consistency
Have you ever forgotten to water a plant? Perhaps you went on an extended business trip, or the plant was tucked away in a corner, or you simply weren’t paying
read moreFor Everything DiSC® Facilitators: Embracing the World of Virtual Facilitation
My prediction is the learning and development world will look much different going forward – and it doesn’t take much of a crystal ball to make that prediction. As facilitators it may be harder
read moreMessage from Julie: Trees and Organizations Need Deep Root Systems
My parent’s neighbor’s large oak tree toppled over during a recent storm. The tree had a shallow root system and it was uprooted by the wind. The site of this huge tree, lying on its side
read moreThree Keys to Employee Retention: Engagement, Passion, and Trust
Early in my career, I found myself disliking a job I’d previously enjoyed. I did some career testing and found that both the job and the work that came with
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